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AE56 BNO

2006 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 137,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

passenger side rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,351 miles

coil springs corroded and worn

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded and worn

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,527 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front brake discs worn

full exhaust corroded and worn

Pass 2 May 2017 100,834 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front tyres cracking and worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded and worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2016 95,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,950 miles

centre exhaust silencer coroded

rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2013 71,591 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 55,125 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 55,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 36,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AE56 BNO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 BNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE56 BNO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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